Entertainment of Sunday, 5 February 2017

Source: ghanafuo.com

Big stories this week you need to know of

Ara B takes a photo with policemen Ara B takes a photo with policemen

The week has come to a close and I must say this week has been a consuming one with a lot happening on social media and traditional media.

Ghana got talking to a host of issues ranging from politics, sports, education, sex, fashion and other topical issues.

The biggest story that got Ghanaians talking was Ghana's lost to Cameroon and a poor show in the game. What infuriated Ghanaians the most was the fact that the goalkeeper insulted them even before the game.

However, in this article, our focus will be limited to the entertainment industry and the various topical issues for the week and the focus will be on Ghana.

1. Ara B sent to the cooler

One issue that got the whole country talking was the arrest of Ara B by Shatta Wale's baby mama, Shatta Michy. Ara B in a post on Facebook alleged that Shatta Michy is a lesbian and an unfaithful woman who sleeps with friends of Shatta Wale. The Dancehall Prince was arrested after his post but was later released after spending the night in the cooler.

2. Kwabena Kwabena's wife divorces him

Reports had it that wife of highlife sensation, Kwabena Kwabena had divorced him because he was having an affair with another woman who he 'claims' is his manager. His wife Abena according to reports is asking for the highlife singer's house, car, and custody of the two children they have.

3. VGMA Bribery saga continues unabated

Charter House's PRO a week ago alleged that some Gospel artistes give him bribes for awards. This comment did not sit down well with the artistes that some have decided to boycott this year's awards. But a new twist to the story came up this week as Peace FM's Entertainment Show host, Akwasi Aboagye revealed that the PRO rather takes bribes to assure artistes of winning awards and that he should resign from his position.

4. 'Parting Ways'

This year has seen several 'breakups' in the music industry and the recent one was the 'breakup' between Reggie and Bolley who took part in the X-factor contest which won them massive international recognition. The two have since started a record label called Frod Record label and is looking forward to making it big on their own.

5. Okyeame Kwame takes a big step in his career

Okyeame Kwame and his wife launched a brand book as a guide to his fans and individuals who want to relate to his brand. The artiste after the launch in an interview revealed that he wants to be a leader and an expert in music; something he intends doing through researching in the field. He is the first in the country to have done this.

6. Ghanaians still not sure the kind of work Criss Waddle does

AMG Business boss, Criss Waddle, although revealed in an interview that he is a plumber, the blood brother of the artiste, Kwasi Pee is unaware of the kind of work his brother does. Kwasi Pee in an interview on Kumasi-based Angel FM said he does not know the kind of work Criss Waddle does but mentioned that he does not need to investigate him because he is an adult. This issue got Ghanaians talking and asking probing questions as to the source of the young man's wealth he flaunts on social networking sites.